How to permanently disable the subscription of the movie on the TV Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Automatic renewal of a movie search subscription on a Xiaomi TV is often a nasty surprise: money is written off from the account, and the user does not even remember when he activated the trial period. Especially insidious hidden subscriptions through Google Play, which are tied to an account, not to a particular device. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways of disconnecting, from the standard settings of the Mi TV to a radical reset via ADB.

The problem is compounded by the fact that the interface of Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2 series, Redmi Smart TV) is different from smartphones, and the usual ways to cancel subscriptions do not work here. For example, in the Settings → Accounts menu you will not find the Subscription section, and trying to delete the Cinema Search application through Application Management often leads to an error. We tested the solutions on the MIUI TV firmware versions 3.0-5.0 and highlighted universal methods that will work even if you do not remember the password from Google account.

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Mi TV settings, which is suitable if you subscribe directly through the TV interface (not through Google Play).

Instructions:

📺 Turn on the TV and go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
👤 Choose Accounts and Security → Google (or Accounts) → Google on old firmware).
💳 Find the Subscription Management or Payments and Subscriptions section, if it is not available, then the subscription is linked to Google Play (see next section).
❌ In the list, find Movie Search and click Unsubscribe. Confirm action.

☑️ Verification of success of cancellation

Subscription disappeared from the menu listA notification of cancellation has been received on the emailIn the personal account of the Kinopoisk status changed to "Inactive"Card payments stopped

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If there is no Subscription Management section, this means that:

🔹 Subscription is made through Google Play (see section 2).
🔹 You have outdated firmware (update TV through Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).
🔹 The application Kinopoisk is installed as a system (reset through the ADB).

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If your subscription continues to charge you money after canceling, check your linked cards in Google Pay – sometimes payments go through saved payment methods.

2. Cancellation via Google Play (if the subscription is linked to an account)

Most of the Movie Search subscriptions on Xiaomi TV are made through Google Play, even if you don't remember it, which means that you can only cancel autopayment via the web version of Google Play or the mobile app. There is no such option on the TV!

Step-by-step:

Open the Google Subscription Management page on your computer or smartphone.
Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your Xiaomi TV.
Find the list of Kinopoisk (can be called KP.ru or Kinopoisk HD).
Click Unsubscribe and select a reason (for example, Too Expensive).
Confirm cancellation. Subscription will be active until the end of the paid period, but auto-renewal will cease.

📊 How do you usually sign up for subscriptions?

Through the TV.

Through a smartphone

Through the computer

I remember.

Important: If you have multiple Google accounts, check each! There are times when you have a subscription to an old account that has not been used on your TV for a long time but has remained tied to Google Play.

⚠️ Note: If your subscription is activated again after cancelling, check if another Google account is connected to your TV via Guest Mode or Multi-User. TV This can be checked in the settings → Accounts. → Users.

3. Removal of the Cinema Search app (if cancellation did not work)

If subscriptions continue to charge even after cancellation via Google Play, a radical way is to completely remove the Kinopoisk app from your TV. However, on Xiaomi TV, it’s not that simple: the app is often built into firmware and protected from removal.

Methods of disposal:

🗑️ Standard Removal: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management, find Movie Search and click Delete. If the button is inactive, use the following method.
⚙️ Shutdown through ADB: Connect the TV to the computer USB (cable USB-A — USB-A), Turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → On TV. → PRO version (click on) 7 once-on MIUI TV, Then go back to the additional settings. → Next, type the command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 ru.kinopoisk
🔄 Factory reset: The last resort, if nothing worked. All data and applications will be erased! Pathway: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings.

Deleting method	Difficulty	PC required	Data retained
Standard removal	⭐	❌ No.	✅ Yes.
Disconnection through ADB	⭐⭐⭐	✅ Yes.	✅ Yes.
Reset to factory	⭐⭐	❌ No.	❌ No.

What if the ADB doesn’t recognize the TV?

Make sure USB debugging is enabled, Mi TV drivers are installed on your PC, and the original cable is used. If the TV is not detected, try the adb device command in the terminal. Some Xiaomi models require additional authorization for the code that appears on the TV screen.

4. Checking hidden payments through the bank

Sometimes, Movie Search does not charge money through Google Play, but directly from your bank card (if you entered its data in the application), in which case canceling it through Google will not help, you need to block payments on the bank side.

How to check:

Open your bank’s mobile application or personal account on the website.
Go to the section History of transactions or Autopayments.
Find payments with the name KINOPOISK, KP.RU or OOO Kinopoisk.
If you find regular write-offs - cancel the auto payment directly in the banking application.

Example of payment names in the statement:

💰 KINOPOISK*PREMIUM 899 RUB
💰 KP.RU*SUBSCRIPTION 499 RUB
💰 OOO KINOPOISK MOSCOW RU

⚠️ Note: If the bank does not allow to cancel the auto payment (for example, Sberbank does not have such a function for all cards), contact the support of the Kinopoisk via email support@kinopoisk.ru Please write down the card number in the letter (hide the average numbers, for example). 1234 5678) dates of the last payments.

5. Radical methods: ADB reset and factory settings

If all previous methods have failed, there are two extreme options: deep cleaning through ADB or a complete reset of the TV, which are guaranteed to remove the subscription, but have side effects.

Method 1: Cleaning up the Cinema Search Data via ADB

This method removes all settings and cache of the application, including subscription information, but does not affect other programs.

adb shell pm clear ru.kinopoisk

If the team doesn’t work, try:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 ru.kinopoisk

Method 2: Completely reset the TV

It will restore factory settings, delete all accounts and apps, and after the reset, the TV will require reconfiguration, just like after the purchase.

🔧 Go to Settings. → System system → Resetting settings.
🔐 Select Reset All Settings and Enter PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
⏳ Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

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Before resetting, write down your Wi-Fi settings, your linked accounts (Google, Mi Account) and the list of installed apps – this will save you time to reconfigure.

6.How to Avoid Hidden Subscriptions in the Future

To avoid unexpected charges, follow the following simple rules:

🔍 Check the trial period: When installing apps, read carefully what is written in small print. Often, the subscription is activated automatically after 3-7 days of the trial period.
📱 Use virtual cards: To pay for subscriptions, create virtual cards in a banking application (for example, Tinkoff or Sberbank Online) with a limit of 1 ruble.
🔔 Set up notifications: In Google Play, enable Subscription Notice (in your account settings) so you will receive email 3 days before you debit.
🛡️ Turn off saved payments: In Google Pay, delete all saved cards and payment methods you don’t use.

On Xiaomi TVs, you can also limit the installation of paid applications:

Go to Settings → Security and Restrictions → Parental Controls.
Install. PIN-code.
Enable the option of blocking purchases.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About Canceling a Film Search Subscription

❓ After the cancellation of the subscription, the film search continues to write off money?

If you have cancelled your Google Play subscription but the charges are ongoing, check: Is the card directly linked to your Kinopoisk account (check out kinopoisk.ru under your account) is the subscription on another device (smartphone, tablet) under the same Google account, is the payment saved as a regular in the banking application (cancel it there). If nothing works, write in support of Kinopoisk demanding a refund for unauthorized charges.

❓ Can I get my subscription back if it lasts automatically?

Yes, but only if you act quickly. Google Play has a refund policy: you can request a refund within 48 hours of a debit. To do this: Go to Google Play order history. Find a payment for Movie Search and click Request a refund. State the reason (e.g., did not want to renew your subscription). If more than 48 hours have passed, contact the Cinema Search Support or the bank to challenge the payment.

❓ How to find out through which account is subscribed to the Xiaomi TV?

On Xiaomi TV, check your linked accounts: Go to Settings → Accounts and Security. See which Google account is the default (checked). If there are multiple accounts, log in to each on Google Play and check your subscriptions. Also, you could have signed up through Mi Account (Xiaomi account), but that's unlikely - Movie Search usually uses Google Play Billing.

❓ What happens if you just remove the movie app from the TV?

Deleting the app doesn't automatically cancel your subscription! If you subscribe through Google Play, it will remain active and will charge you even if the app itself is removed.To completely stop payments, be sure to cancel your subscription through Google Play or the bank.

❓ Why Xiaomi TV Resets Reactivated?

This is because the subscription is not linked to the TV, but to a Google account. After the reset, you logged in again with the same account, and Google Play automatically restored all active subscriptions. To avoid this: Before reset, unsubscribe from Google Play. Or use a different Google account when setting up your TV after the reset.